HR1602: HR1602 Poole, Ivey Joe; commend

26 LC 129 1332 House Resolution 1602 By: Representative Jackson of the 128th A RESOLUTION Commending and congratulating Ivey Joe Poole; and for other purposes.1 WHEREAS, Ivey Joe Poole was born on March 15, 1936, in Sandersville, Georgia, and this2 year he enjoys the rare distinction of celebrating his 90th birthday; and3 WHEREAS, he courageously served in the United Sttaes Army from July 28, 1958, to July4 30, 1960, where he was stationed in Germany and trained as a Communication Specialist and5 Fire Control Operator on the Missile Base; and6 WHEREAS, this distinguished gentleman has given inspiration to many through his high7 ideals, morals, and deep concern for his fellow citizens; and 8 WHEREAS, after moving to Atlanta in 1963, he started his own company, Poole Brothers9 Construction Company; and10 WHEREAS, Poole Brothers Construction Company was instrumental in the construction and11 development of the Baker Hills, Bakersferry Road, and Dollar Mi ll subdivisions of12 Southwest Atlanta; two Baptist churches; as well as The Hillend ale Estates at Flat Shoals13 Road, a 30 home development in Fayetteville, several private ho mes for noted business14 H. R. 1602 - 1 - 26 LC 129 1332 owners in Southwest Atlanta, and a subdivision in Peachtree Cit y specifically for Black15 Pilots; and 16 WHEREAS, in the late 1970s, Poole Brother Construction Company dissolved, leaving Ivey17 and his wife to establish a new business, Building and Refurbis hing, where he handled18 contracts with Bank of America and Red Wine Bank until his retirement in 2000; and19 WHEREAS, Ivey Joe Poole possesses the vast wisdom which only co mes through20 experience and the strength of character which is achieved thro ugh overcoming the many21 challenges of life; and22 WHEREAS, by the example he has made of his life, he makes this world a better place in23 which to live, and it is only fitting and proper that he be appropriately recognized during this24 very special and memorable time.25 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that26 the members of this body commend Ivey Joe Poole for his unselfish, dedicated, and loving27 service to the members of his family and state; congratulate him on the remarkable occasion28 of his 90th birthday; and extend their most sincere best wishes for continued health and29 happiness.30 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized31 and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Ivey32 Joe Poole.33 H. R. 1602 - 2 -